African Tribal Wooden Baluba Maternity Sculpture

A finely crafted wooden maternity sculpture, featuring a well carved mother holding her child, the mother decorated with raised tribal scars ans she has inset glass eyes and chest cavity sealed with g

Carved wooden Mother and child sculpture from the Yoruba of Nigeria, West Africa. Finely carved example with seated mother and offering bowl, with tall elaborate coiffure and her child clinging to her

This is a very fine old carved wooden Mother & Child / Maternity sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features an elegant female Mother holding her

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden "Phemba" or maternity sculpture from the Yombe peoples of the Congo, Central Africa. This is a well weathered vintage to antique example of a Phemba, also known

A Nice older carved wooden Mother with child or Maternity sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with elaborate tattoo or scarification design

A very fine old carved wooden Mother & children sculpture on the back of a feline. The sculpture from a single piece of wood is a masterpiece of Fanti tribal arts, Ghana, West Africa. The Figure measu

A carved wooden sculpture of a Mother & Child or Maternity sculpture, and strong facial features and elongated form from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece o

A large heavy carved wooden female effigy with small child and shown with classic coiffure and a well handled surface patina suggesting real age, perhaps a maternity shrine object. Pende peoples, DRC/

This is a very finely carved wooden Mother and children sculpture from the Afo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Such sculptures not only honor the Mother and maternity, they also relate to the origina

A Finely carved wooden female Mother & Child sculpture with a wonderfully exagerated head and facial styling, the long hanging locks as well as ribbed neck suggesting wealth and the raised scars, and

A Lovely carved wooden effigy of Pregnant Mother with elaborate tattoos and decorative elements. Kuba Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 23.5 inches tall on profes

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a Mother with her two children on her lap, holding onto her breast. The Figure is Highly stylized and all carved from a single piece of wood and accented with indigo a

A very rare carved wooden maternity or fertility idol with classic facial features and a well handled surface patina suggesting good age and handling.Bena Lulua peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Pr

A carved wooden female effigy painted red and black and shown holding three children, two to her breast, perhaps referencing twins, and a third in her lap. The Sculpture appears to be a vintage to ant

A carved wooden female effigy of Mother & Child with a most unusual head turned off axis. The Mother has a painted black coiffure and is shown holding her infant on her lap while sitting legs crossed.

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a mother with two children, showing a stylized face and form, with plenty of handling and wear. Luba or Zela Peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate

A carved wooden shrine idol of a mother and child , with inset glass eyes and embellished with metal studs, a well handled and worn surface patina suggesting age and handling. Yombe peoples, Congo, Af

A Carved wooden female effigy with bold block like form, stylized features and a nice golden brown patina. Senufo peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

A Carved wooden effigy of a Mother holding her two children on her lap, each childing holding her breast. All carved from a single piece f dense heavy wood and signs of handling and wear. Note the old

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother and her children with highly stylized facial treatment and form. Carved from a dark dense wood, the sculpture measures 25 inches tall and is an uncommon find from th

This is a large and very finely carved old wooden sculpture featuring the image of a stylized Mother, he head looks slightly up to the heavens while her child clings to her back. Decorated with linear

A beautiful Senufo peoples maternity sculpture from Mali, West Africa. A finely carved wooden statue with a polished surface. The figure has such a wonderfully exaggerated style. Senufo peoples, Mali

A lovely carved wooden sculpture of a mother holding her infant child, seated cross legged and wearing ceremonial cap. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden image of a archaic female ancestor holding her child. The sculpture is very bold and strong and very well weat